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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Knee Replacement Surgery

ICD-10 Coding for Knee Replacement Surgery

Z96.651

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for knee replacement surgery includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Partial Knee Replacement
Knee Joint Replacement
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Knee Replacement Surgery

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Knee Replacement Surgery

Use ICD-10 code Z96.651 for presence of right artificial knee joint, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Presence of right artificial knee joint

Billable Code
Z96.651
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of a right knee prosthesis confirmed by imaging or surgical report.

Applicable To

  • • Status post right knee arthroplasty

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and confirms prosthesis presence.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M17.11

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

Document underlying condition leading to surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for knee replacement surgery?

The ICD-10 code for the presence of a right artificial knee joint is Z96.651, and for the left knee, it is Z96.652.

How do you document a knee replacement surgery?

Document the indication for surgery, procedure details, implant specifications, and post-operative plan. Include all implant component details with lot numbers.

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